CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-06-27). Hazards: fire. About 252,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02189 |
| Published | 2002-06-27 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-23 |
| Product category | Electric Water Heaters |
| Products | Hot water dispensers |
| Firm named in the title | In-Sink-Erator |
| Firms | In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 252,200 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Plumbers, building contractors, home centers and hardware stores sold these instant hot water dispensers, from January 1972 through December 1996, for between $100 and $250. |
Description
The recalled hot water dispensers are half-gallon capacity models, made in the USA and sold under various brand names, including In-Sink- Erator®, ISE®, Steamin' Hot®, Emerson®, Dayton™, ACE™, Kenmore® and Kohler™. The serial number (S/N) is printed on a specification plate attached to the metal holding tank. This recall involves instant hot water dispensers with serial numbers (some begin with two letters) 999- 10 or those that fall between 1000 and 3084000. One-third gallon capacity instant hot water dispensers manufactured by In-Sink-Erator are not involved in this recall.
Hazard
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug their hot water dispensers immediately, check the serial number and contact In-Sink-Erator, if their unit is part of the recall. Consumers with affected units will receive a replacement insulation shield.
Incidents and injuries
In-Sink-Erator has received three reports of holes in the electrical insulation or outer cover of the hot water dispenser. One report involved a kitchen fire that caused nearly $7,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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